Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Abyssinian/Meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is the amine salt that conforms generally to the formula below, where RCO- represents the acyl groups derived from a mixture of Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil and Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Abyssinian/Meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is the amine salt that conforms generally to the formula below, where RCO- represents the acyl groups derived from a mixture of Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil and Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil.
Is Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - humectant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/05/2023